New 280 Vantage Hull 2024 Model
Dual Mercury V8 300 CXL Verado Black Engines
Priced from: £ P.O.A.
The all-new 280 Vantage builds on the legacy of the award-winning Vantage series, delivering exceptional stability, comfort and ease of operation. With its family-friendly dual-console layout and smart, convertible seating, the 280 provides plenty of space for everyone to stretch out and relax. Try a new activity, or try a whole range of them: The 280 Vantage is an all-access pass to everything your family wants to do on the water, from discovering remote beaches to finding thrills at the end of a towrope or fishing line.
- Sleek, redesigned bow available with both windlass and boarding ladder
- Convertible portside lounge seating adjusts to an array of configurations
- Easy access from the dock or the water via the standard portside dive door
- Integrated hardtop and windshield provide great weather protection and clear visibility
- Hardtop can be equipped with an electrically actuated cockpit Sureshade
- Dedicated fishing features include cockpit fishboxes, transom livewell and strategically-placed rod holders
- Cockpit grill station makes for easy entertaining and stows away when not in use
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Specifications
- L.O.A. ( on centreline, from bow to engine mounting): 27’ 9” (8.45 M)
- L.O.A. (with platforms): 29’ 1” (8.86 M)
- Beam: 9’ 6” (2.74 M)
- Draft: 21” (0.53 M)
- Weight (dry, no engine): 6,700 LBS (3,039 KG)
- Weight (with engine, fuel and water): 9,320 LBS (4,227 KG)
- Maximum Weight Capacity: 3,702 LBS (1,679 KG)
- Swamped Capacity: 5,000 LBS (2,268 KG)
- Persons Capacity: 12
- Max Horsepower: 800 HP (596 KW)
- Max Engine Weight: 1,400 LBS (635 KG)
- Transom Height: 25” (0.64 M)
- Deadrise at Transom: 21º
- Fuel Capacity: 185 Gals (700 L)
- Water Capacity: 20 Gals (76 L)
- Waste Capacity: 6 Gals (23 L)
- Livewell Volume (Standard): 19 Gals (71.9 L)
- Bridge Clearance (with Hard Top): 9’ 1” (2.77 M)
- European Certification: B
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
All hardware 316-L stainless steel
All rails welded 316-L stainless steel
DECK/COCKPIT
28” cockpit depth
8” stainless steel cleats – bow (2), pop-up stern (2),
pop-up spring line (2)
Anchor windlass with 200’ of rode, chain and anchor
Bow and stern eyes
Cockpit coaming bolsters
Cockpit courtesy lights – dual color blue/white
Covered telescoping swim ladder with stainless steel
grab rail
Drink holders (12)
Heavy-duty rub rail
Insulated in-floor fishboxes with pump-out (2)
(located aft) (25 gallons)
Livewell with light (19 gallons)
Molded fiberglass port side dive/boarding door with
removable stainless-steel dive ladder and deployable
grab rail
Motorwell drains
Rod holders (gunnel-mounted, stainless steel) (3)
Self-bailing cockpit sole
Stainless steel grab rails
Transom door with stainless steel latch
FIBERGLASS HARDTOP
Grab rails (located on centerline, stainless steel) (2)
Lighting – LED navigation lights
Lighting – LED overhead courtesy lighting (blue) (4)
Lighting – LED courtesy map light (red/white) (1)
Rod holders (4)
Tow bit
Welded aluminum integrated frame with tempered
glass windshield
COCKPIT UTILITY CENTER
Coaming pocket with courtesy light and drink holders
(2)
Sink with freshwater faucet
Starboard aft facing seat with integrated cooler (11
gallons)
Stainless steel grab rail
Integrated storage (deleted with refrigerator)
BOW AREA
Bow bolster
Bow cushions with backrests
Bow walkthrough block off panel
Drink holders (4)
Fiberglass lids with latches (3)
Integrated centerline bow cooler (12 gallons)
Recessed storage / cup holder compartment
Welded stainless steel forward side rails
USB charging receptacle (dual)
CONSOLE
12V receptacle
Access panel to electronics
Cast stainless steel steering wheel with urethane grip
Compass
Courtesy light
Dash visor
Drink holders (2)
Electronics mounting surface
Helm and companion footrests
Electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection
Storage bucket
Tempered bonded glass windshield
Trash door
Windshield whttp://https://www.bostonwhaler.co.uk/pdfs/Vantage/280-VANTAGE-2020-SPEC-SHEET-2.pdfiper (starboard)
HEAD
Dash visor
Decorative floor inlay
Interior light
Gasketed lockable entry door with dual gaskets and draw
down latch
Molded fiberglass console liner
Portable head with pump-out
Sink with faucet and Corian countertop
Stainless steel grab rail
Stainless steel storage hooks (2)
Storage locker
Storage inboard with material keeper
SEATING
Aft facing seating at starboard prep station
Bow seating area with lounge backrests and armrests (port
and starboard)
Convertible port lounge seat with gasketed storage
Deluxe custom Boston Whaler helm seat with high/low
pedestal
Fold-out stern seat with backrest
STORAGE
Bow anchor locker with drain and windlass
Captain’s pocket storage with USB outlet below the dash
Cockpit storage center
Console storage with stainless steel latch
Head storage compartment
Insulated bow storage lockers (port and starboard with
overboard drains)
Centerline insulated cooler with overboard drain
MECHANICAL
250 V8 Black Dual Mercury Verado engines with hydraulic
power steering
Automatic bilge pump
Battery trays (4)
Electric horn
Freshwater system (20 gallons) with bow and stern sprayers
Fuel tank (185 gallons)
LED navigation lights
Livewell (19 gallons) (located transom, port side)
Recessed electric trim tabs with indicators
SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
Stainless steel propellers
Tilt steering
Transducer mount area
VESSEL VIEW MOBILE
Display key engine data on your smartphone (Android or
Apple iPhone)
Bluetooth connection vi Vessel View Mobile app (compatible
while connected to stereo)
Troubleshooting assistance with dealer notification
Download the full pdf specification sheet here.
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